In Loving Memory Foundation (ILMF) needs your input.
Valuable information is collected from many sources, which allows
us to continually develop and meet the needs of children, their
surviving family and community.
Others may learn from the sharing of personal experiences
and thoughts, about your parent(s) dying during your childhood.
Participating in our survey is a way to share your thoughts and
feelings.
ILMF values your opinions regarding our materials,
our programs, and our foundation.
‘It
is my hope, that the lessons learned from others can provide insight
to help future generations of children who will have their mom and
dad die. Thank you for your time and insight” – our founder
“One reason I’ve never liked surprises
is because in 1957 my first big surprise in life was very negative,
my dad died. And that stayed with me.”
[age 8]
“I
would hate it when people, at random and for their own curiosity,
would ask me questions about my parent’s dying… as if
it were a story or about a tv show…this is my life, not a
story, why make me relive the pain and grief, for your curiosity,
if and when I feel like talking about it, I will – let me
enjoy the game, the dinner, the dance… the event I am at.”
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